Jets' Geno Smith under active investigation in Florida for alleged assault at his home: police

Geno Smith is under investigation by authorities in Florida for an alleged assault.A woman claimed on Instagram that the New York Jets quarterback "beat my a-- cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him because hed (sic) rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty."The California Post and ESPN reported that cops were called to Smith's home in Davie, Florida, on Sunday, but no arrests were made.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGeno Smith of the New York Jets watches the scoreboard during the final minute of a loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec.15, 2013.

(Grant Halverson/Getty Images)However, ESPN reported Tuesday morning, and Fox News Digital confirmed, that a review of the case warranted further investigation, and it is now an active case.No additional information was made available.The Jets did not respond to emails from Fox News Digital.Smith is slated to begin his second stint with the Jets, who drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, later this year.

The Jets acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders, who used the No.1 pick to select Fernando Mendoza.New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith passes the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct.

23, 2016.(Al Pereira/Getty Images)BRENDAN SORSBY SCOUTING REPORT: HOW HIGH SHOULD HE GO IN NFL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT?This will also mark Smith's third time calling MetLife Stadium home, as he signed with the New York Giants after his first stint with Gang Green.Smith backed up Russell Wilson in Seattle for two seasons and filled in quite nicely, going .500 in each of his three seasons as the starter, but the Seahawks sent him to the Raiders and brought in Sam Darnold, one of several moves that helped them win the Super Bowl this past February.Smith led the NFL with 17 interceptions last year, and with the No.

1 overall pick, Smith's stint with Vegas was understa...

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